While searching in the online Paperspast digital database for old newspapers from New Zealand I found for 17 October 1911 a small piece about football. It is about the past season medals being presented for Read More …

ANZAC Day – We will remember them. These 4 simple words have a special meaning in Australia and New Zealand. ANZAC Day is a time many of us recognise individuals and the sacrifices they made Read More …

Infrequently I find an antiques shop of jewellery, china, silver, post cards, buttons, Wedgwood and many more interesting bits and pieces that you could spend hours browsing. I found one in downtown Auckland, Upstairs Antiques. Read More …

The family history part of my blog is about my research findings and travels while researching family history. It is about the family history discoveries made on my travel adventures, how they link back to Read More …